Heather Latter As the voice and face of Agent Orange in Canada, Kenneth Young of Emo has travelled the globe bringing awareness to the effects caused by the harmful herbicide and defoliant used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War from 1961-71. But the 64-year-old is especially excited to […]
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Lucas Punkari Aiming to build off the success of last year’s run to the Currie Division semi-finals, Muskie head coach Chad Canfield is hoping to see as many prospective players as possible turn out for the team’s opening practice this coming Monday (Aug. 20) at 6 p.m. at Fort High. […]
Sarah Pruys Jim Krag, left, from Resolute Forest Products, along with Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis, local MPP Sarah Campbell, and Greg Chapman of the local Ministry of Natural Resources office, gathered to “plant” the company’s one-billionth tree—a white spruce—following their speeches to those who had gathered to watch the […]
Sarah Pruys Elder Catherine Kelly talked to children aged seven-14 about the “full moon teachings” yesterday morning at the Nanicost grounds here. As part of Weechi-it-te-win Family Services’ annual “Children’s Summer Institute,” which wraps up tomorrow, youths and their families are invited to come out and partake in games and […]
Heather Latter Sydney Beck and Pasquel Shortreed worked on making crystal structures during the “Mining Matters” workshop last Thursday at Confederation College here. The free seminar, sponsored by Rainy River Resources, ran last Wednesday through Friday, with one in-class day for adults and another focused on teaching youths about geology. […]
Lucas Punkari WISSOTA Midwest Modified driver Brady Caul used up every part of the track Saturday evening during the opening heat at the Emo Speedway. Caul came away with a fourth-place finish—a result he later matched in the feature race.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and brother, Mark Everton. With his family by his side, his battle with cancer ended on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. Mark, Debbie, Amanda, and Hilary resided in Fort Frances, Ont. from 1981-97, at which time […]
Amelia Louise Tom (Ammy Gilchrist, nee Chambers), of London, Ont., passed away suddenly there on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 in her 54th year. Mother of Jaimi and Sarah, both of London, Ont., and grandmother of Skylar and Alexis. Daughter of Ferne and Frank Chambers of Norwich, Ont.; and sister of […]
Our Savior, Jesus Christ, has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God had done through his servant, Heinz Robert Leimenstoll. Heinz Robert Leimenstoll was born in Germany on March 6, 1932 to Robert and Emma Leimenstoll. He was […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Rosie Cyr announces her passing on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Nov. 11, 1932 in Miitanjikoming First Nation, Ont. to Charlie and Ahwaaybiik McDonald. She lived most of her life […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Arden Elijah Goodmurphy sadly announces his passing at age 83 on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012 at the Sault Area Hospital while surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Goodmurphy of Schreiber, Ont.; and his children, Marilyn […]
Canada fell short of its goal for a top-12 finish and only came home with one gold medal, but to consider the 2012 Summer Olympics in London as somehow a national failure completely misses the mark. At 18 medals in all, the same total as from the 2008 Games in […]
